I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Institute of Science and Technology Austria in Mar 2022
Interview
They first asked me to introduce my Bachelor's research project. Then they asked me a question to test my academic skills. Finally, they asked me to talk about my plan and why I wanted to be in IST.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to be in IST?
Do you have any other offers?
I interviewed at Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Interview
Interviewed with 3 PIs as per preferences indicated and each interview lasted around 20 minutes. Overall the interviews tested subject specific knowledge and mental maths. The main focus was to outline the interviewee's interest and their ideas for their project.
I applied in-person. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Institute of Science and Technology Austria (Wien) in Jan 2014
Interview
Very effective - competitive questions needed a lot of knowledge to answer and intuitive thought process. Everyone was very polite good experience overall. Wants to know how dedicated you are to basic research
